graphic novels
Dean Koontz takes "Odd Thomas" to graphic novels
I thought this was kind of interesting, so I wanted to pass it on to you guys. Continue →
I’ve read the first book from Dean Koontz in the Odd Thomas series, but nothing more. It was pretty good if I recall, but I’ve not found the time to read the next three books that are already available. Continue →
IGN begins their "Ultimate Reader's Guide 1.0" series on comic books
I saw this last night and just had to pass it on to you guys out there who have yet to get into comic books or graphic novels, and would like to learn more about where you friggin’ start with all of it. Continue →
IGN.com has started a big series of articles entitled the Ultimate Reader’s Guide that aims to help inform you about everything under the sun about comic books, whether you are a newbie or a returning fan. Continue →
Universal Adapting "The Last Call" Graphic Novel
With all of the graphic novels that are now being adapted for the big screen, it’s really no surprise to hear that Universal has bought the Oni Press graphic novel series “The Last Call” and set it up with Barry Josephson to produce as a film. Continue →
Graphic novel review: "Y: The Last Man" (Vol. 1-5)
Back in February my journey wtih graphic novels took off with Y: The Last Man, and you can read the review I wrote for the first volume in the 10-part series. Continue →
I’ve read a bunch of others in the meantime, but just recently I got back into this story of Yorick Brown and the fact that he’s the last man on Earth. I’m finally finished with Book 5, which is the halfway point in the series, and felt I should write a review at this juncture. Continue →
Graphic Novel review: "Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite"
Over the past few years, a lot of writers, actors, musicians, and other celebs have tried their hand at writing comics. Professional writers like Joss Whedon, Jodi Picoult, and Brad Meltzer have generally been successful adapting to the funnybook medium. Even those writers who never really get comfortable in comics can sometimes be interesting. Continue →
Then there are the celebrities from other backgrounds. Continue →
First look at the Minutemen from "Watchmen"
The movie Watchmen wont be out until March of 2009, but we’re starting to get more information and details trickling in. Continue →
If you don’t know much about the movie, it’s based on the groundbreaking graphic novel frrom 1985 about a group of superheroes that you’ve never heard of before. It traces their origins back to the early Depression days and how there were just men (and women) who decided to fight crime vigilante-style. Continue →
Comic book review: "Serenity: Better Days #3"
Serenity: Better Days #3 is the conclusion to the latest story from Firefly creator Joss Whedon, along with writer Brett Matthews. Continue →
In the previous two chapters, the crew made off with a big chunk of cash, more than they’d seen in a very, very long time. They had so much coin that the fantasies of “what would you do with a million dollars” started floating around in their heads. Continue →
Graphic Novel review: "Superman/Batman Vol. 1: Public Enemies"
Superman and Batman have always been fascinating comic book characters for me. But it’s when they are together on those colorful pages that I really, REALLY enjoy their stories and adventures.
One of the first graphic novels I read and reviewed was The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, which had some epic scenes between the [...] Continue →
Graphic Novel review: "Wanted"
When I heard that the movie being released soon, Wanted, was taken from a graphic novel, I decided that I needed to read it.
One of the reasons was that I’d heard from one of our readers, R.A. Porter, than he was worried about how different the movie would be compared to the original story.
And now [...] Continue →
Frank Miller hoping to direct "Hard Boiled"
Yet another graphic novel is potentially coming to the big screen, this time one of the most violent graphic novels ever written.
Written by Frank Miller, Hard Boiled was released in three issues back in 1990, and then compiled for a 128-page graphic novel/trade paperback in 1993.
The story is about Carl Seitz, an insurance investigator, discovers [...] Continue →